Grace's POV

Ellen’s confession about her role in Olivia’s abduction hit me like a freight train. I’d known a woman was involved, but I never imagined it was her.

She recounted how she’d risked everything to save Mia, Olivia’s daughter, and how her concern for Olivia lingered, which explained why she was so eager to join me at the hospital. Despite the awkwardness of her presence, I couldn’t deny her request to come along.

Having Ellen in my car was surreal. Here was the woman ...